Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Question
When evaluating a client with symptoms of shock, it is important for the nurse to differentiate between neurogenic and hypovolemic shock. The symptoms of neurogenic shock differ from hypovolemic shock in that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neurogenic shock is caused by injury to the cervical region, which leads to loss of sympathetic control. This loss leads to vasodilation of the vascular beds, bradycardia, and warm, dry skin. In hypovolemic shock, the client is hypotensive, tachycardiac, with cool skin and delayed capillary refill (>5 seconds).
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